Is it permissible for a husband to marry and divorce whenever he wishes, and is it permissible for a wife to seek divorce due to her loss of her husband's love and desire for him, especially since the multiple marriages took place secretly and for lust, and in them the husband reveals old secrets and justifies his actions by Islam?
A husband and wife must safeguard the secrets of their marital relationship, especially those related to intimacy. As for your husband's marriage with the intention of change, it is deception towards the woman and her guardians. "Marriage with the intention of divorce" is considered forbidden because it is deception and fraud against the woman and her guardians. However, if the marriage is with the intention of continuation, there is no harm in it. As for secret marriage, it is valid if it takes place in the presence of a guardian and two witnesses; otherwise, it is invalid. We advise the husband to fear Allah regarding his family and the honor of others, and to remember that marriage is about affection and mercy, not merely fulfilling desires. We advise the wife to be gentle in her disapproval towards her husband and to ascertain the validity of his intentions, to approach the matter rationally, and to seek Allah's guidance (istikharah) regarding the decision to continue or separate.
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